INLAND WEATHER: Dangerously high temperatures forecast for Monday

A heat advisory is in effect for the Inland Empire from 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, through 6 p.m.

The National Weather Service forecast is for high temperatures of 96 to 101 degrees in the valleys Monday and 83 to 93 in the mountains.

Anyone who is working outside should take extra precautions, the National Weather Service said. Reschedule strenuous activities, know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and drink plenty of water.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and paramedics should be called.

High valley temperatures are expected to decrease into the high 80s beginning Wednesday and fall to the low- to mid-80s by Sunday.

A slight chance of thunderstorms is forecast for the Inland mountains for Tuesday, with that chance increasing throughout the week. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the Inland valleys beginning Wednesday, with that chance also increasing throughout the week.

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